8.9 Dry Climbing Rope

The Black Diamond 8.9 is an ultralight single rope purpose-built for your redpoint burns. With its sleek diameter and dry treated core and sheath, this cord is built for high performance, whether you’re tying in for a burn on your project or roping up under a frozen pillar.

With its exceptional handling and lightweight design, the 8.9 is a high performance single rope built for the send. Featuring a durable 2X2 weave construction for increased lifespan, the 8.9 also boasts a dry treated core and sheath that repels moisture from the inside out, making it a versatile rope for all-season use. The 8.9 also comes with a middle marker that’s easily identifiable for rappels, and exceptional handling that knots easily and feeds smoothly through a belay device. Certified as a single, twin or half rope, the 8.9 is the ultimate high-end climbing rope.

FEATURES

• Dry Performance—With a core and sheath that are dry treated, our dry treated ropes are protected against weather from the inside out
• 2X2 Woven Sheath—Utilizing a 2X2 weave construction, our standard sheath is built to withstand everyday use
• Durability and Handling Balance—Purpose-built to balance both durability and great handling, our ropes are not too stiff and not too soft, giving you a great feeling rope that knots easily, feeds through your belay device with ease, yet holds up to a barrage of use

SPECIFICATIONS
Rope Type : Single-, Half-, Twin-Rope
UIAA Factor Falls : 5/16/29
Weight Per Meter : 52g
Static Elongation : 6.9%
Dynamic Elongation : 33%/30%/27%
Impact Force : 8.7 kN/6.1 kN/9.6 kN
Sheath : 2/2
Sheath Slippage : 0%
Half Mark : Yes

DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT
Product Instructions - Dynamic Ropes
Product Instructions - Cleaning